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We've Had Our Story…
- But What Happened Then?
Chapter 20.
Taking Sides
"So, your resume is pretty amazing."
"Thank you." Erica said.
"You've done a lot of different things, I see." the man said, "But why do you want to leave your current work?"
"I don't feel like I really get to use my skills." Erica said, "And my mom told me how much she enjoyed working here, and I saw your add."
"Really?" the man asked, "Who is your mom? Someone I know?"
"Monica Geller." Erica said, "She retired around 2 months ago."
"You're Monica Geller's child? Wow!" he was amused, "Well, I definitely think you would work well with us."
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"What do you mean I can't take care of her!?" JJ exclaimed, "I love her, I wont leave her alone."
"Not like that honey." Gracie said, suddenly serious, "She's talking about my disease."
"Oh," JJ said, his smile fading too, "But… Can't I learn how to do all that?"
"You could." Rachel said, "And I will try to teach you everything. But not a single night, can she be alone while she sleep, okay?"
"Of course." JJ said, "I wont let her be alone."
"Okay." Rachel said, "I'll teach you everything. What kind of medicine she needs to take. How to do her injuries if she at some point cant do it herself, which happens sometimes. And also the machine, you know…" Rachel trailed off.
Gracie could see in her moms eyes, that she was sad and worried, "Mom." she said, "Don't worry. I'll be okay. JJ will help me. I know it's gonna be hard for you to see me go, because you've taken care of me forever, but it's time for you to get me off your back, and enjoy your life with Ross."
"Of course." Rachel said, tears in her eyes, "I'm just gonna miss you so much!"
"I'm gonna miss you too." Gracie said, hugging her, "You have no idea how much."
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A week later.
"Emma, will you please tell me what happened!" Jack said, turning off the TV.
"No." Emma said.
"Why did we have to rush away. What did you and Shelly fight about?"
"Nothing."
"Tell me!" Jack said, raising his voice.
Emma looked up, chocked about it. She wasn't used to Jack telling her what to do, it was usually the other way around.
"Okay," she said, "Peter broke Samantha's castle and Shelly said that Sam deserved it. I got mad because she didn't tell Peter that it was wrong, and I got down there, and I know I got a little head of myself, but I broke his shovel to show him what it felt like." Emma sighed, "Then Shelly got mad and called me …… bitch, and then I slapped her."
Jack tried to hold back his laugher, but he failed, "Is that it?"
"Okay!" Emma yelled, "You weren't there!"
"But Emma…" Jack said, calming down, "This is really silly. This is like… so stupid to fight about."
"But she called me bitch!"
"Yeah." Jack said, "I'm not taking her side. It was wrong, but you guys didn't mean it. You should make up."
"She can do it first." Emma said.
"Probably." Jack smiled, "But she's Shelly. When it's something like this, she wont do it. You're Emma, you have a good heart, you're like your mom."
"Which means I wont be the first to say sorry!" Emma said, storming into their bedroom.
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"Okay, the next one in Sandy Tribbiani. I talked to her two days ago. She seems like a very good choice. I just wanted you guys to meet her." June Sandler said.
"Okay, Tribbiani. Why does that sound familiar."
"There's him the not very good actor Joey Tribbiani, I cant imagine that they have something to do with each other." June said, "She's very talented."
"Okay let her in."
Two seconds later, Sandra stood in front of them.
"Hi Sandy." June said.
"Hey."
"So, tell us a little about yourself?"
"Okay, I live here in New York with my boyfriend and our son. I've studied acting and want to make a career." Sandra smiled.
"Why do you find the character of Lucinda (A/N - sorry, couldn't make something better up) interesting?"
"She seems like a special person, and I like to play someone who is rather… not like everyone else." Sandra smiled, "That's why I fell for her."
"Well, we do think you have the strength and intensity to play her, but we would like you to come audition tomorrow with the people who's casted for Clarice and John."
"Okay, I'll be there." Sandra smiled.
"At 2am."
"Thank you. Bye."
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"This has got to be the best honeymoon in the history of the world!" Sophie said, hugging Matthew on their way to the baggage.
"It was pretty good." Matthew said, taking his suitcase, "I can't wait to start my life with you."
"I know, me neither." Sophie said, kissing his cheek.
"How are you doing Mrs. Lewis?"
"I'm doing very good." Sophie said, "But still; it's Hannigan-Lewis, I'm not getting rid of my own name."
"I understand you." Matthew said, "Let's just get home now, honey."
"Hmm, that'd be a really good idea."
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"Shelly, what is your problem?" Ben asked, after hanging up the phone.
"My problem?"
"Why did you call my sister a bitch?"
"Excuse me," Shelly said, "But she broke Peter's blue shovel."
"Yeah, but he jumped on Sam's castle!"
"Oh, so now you're taking her side?"
"No, I just think this whole fight is ridiculous." Ben said, "And Jack does too. We think you guys should make up."
"Yeah, she can do that."
"No." Ben continued, "You know her, she's so stubborn. You have to take the first step."
"I wont."
"Shelly, come on." Ben said.
"No!" Shelly argued.
"Fine, be mad at me."
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Erica was watching TV when her cell rang. She looked at it, and was surprised to find Andrew's name flashing across it.
"Hi, it's me." Erica said.
"Erica, honey?" Andrew cried, "It's me. I've done a terrible, terrible thing."
"What?" Erica said, getting nervous, "What have you done?"
"I'm coming home now," Andrew said, "And I'll tell you. I'll tell you everything. I just needed to let you know that I'm sorry."
Sorry, this was a short chapter, but I'll be back soon. Leave a review. Thanks, Stessa.